CAPZero-3 ICs block current flow through the X-capacitor discharge resistors when the AC voltage is connected, and automatically discharge X capacitors through those resistors when the AC is ...

DC testing of solid dielectric cable is largely ineffective, highly discouraged, and discontinued by most DC testing of solid dielectric cable is largely ineffective, highly discouraged, and ...

Power Integrations has launched CAPZero, a family of innovative, two-terminal, automatic X capacitor discharge ICs that eliminate power losses while allowing power supplies to comply with safety ...

So, what do you do when it comes time to replace old capacitors no longer available. This article tells you what you need to know and explains things like test voltage, safety margins, dissipation ...

They are two terminal devices that are essentially open circuit all the time an AC voltage is applied, but switch to short-circuit when the ac signal is removed. In conjunction with a series ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently released CP 1-2000, its new standard for shunt capacitors. The standard provides manufacturing, rating, and testing standards under ...

New CAPZero-3 X-capacitor discharge ICs from Power Integrations meet IEC60335 and reduce standby power for appliance applications ...

Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced CAPZero™ -3, the latest generation of the company’ s elegant, energy ...